
Application Process for Spring 2025 cohort
How To Apply For an NPQ Spring 2025 Cohort (June start date)
Registration with an NPQ Lead Provider and the DfE both need to occur to secure a place on an NPQ and confirm the route of funding offered.
When completing the application please select the delivery partner as ‘Astra TSH’.
How to apply for an NPQ (all excluding LPM)
How To Apply For an NPQ for Spring 2025 Cohort - June start date
Registration with an NPQ Lead Provider and the DfE both need to occur to secure a place on an NPQ and confirm the route of funding offered.
When completing the application please select the delivery partner as ‘Astra TSH’.
Step 1: apply for the relevant NPQ via Best Practice Network as follows:
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour & Culture (NPQLBC)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
National Professional Qualification for SEND
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)
Step 2: apply via the DfE portal
How to apply for an NPQ in Leading Primary Maths
How To Apply For an NPQ for Spring 2025
Registration with an NPQ Lead Provider and the DfE both need to occur to secure a place on an NPQ and confirm the route of funding offered.
1. Please complete the DfE registration and select UCL. UCL will send you an application link.
2. When completing the link sent by UCL, please select 'TSH Berks in partnership with Astra' as the Delivery Partner.